Our Denver Team
Danielle Mathers
RN (BSN), CANS
Clinic Owner, Specialist Aesthetic Injector & Lead Trainer
Danielle Mathers is an Aesthetic Registered Nurse (BSN, CANS), Lead Trainer for The Luxe Room as well as a national GAIN Trainer for Galderma, and founder of The Luxe Room. With over 12 years of experience in the Aesthetic Field, Danielle has come to specialize in cosmetic injectables including Botox, Dysport, Restylane, Juvederm, & RHA dermal fillers, Sculptra, Radiesses, PRF injections, & PDO Threads, with a major passion in creating beautiful, natural, perfection-driven lip filler treatments.
Her nursing career started in tropical Queensland, Australia where she completed a Bachelor of Nursing Degree at QUT in Brisbane, Australia. From there, she simultaneously worked in a Level 1 Trauma, Magnet-awarded hospital and an upscale, innovative Cosmetic Surgery Practice. Early specialties included laser & IPL therapies as well as acne & acne scarring treatments, but Danielle also has many years of experience in treating sun damage, pigmentation including melasma, redness, general anti-aging, skin tightening, and non-surgical facial rejuvenation.
Her current biggest passion is cosmetic injectables. In 2022 & 2023, she assisted on-stage at the AMWC Conference in Monaco as well as the Aesthetic Next Conference in Dallas twice. In the past four years alone, she has trained with numerous prestigious industry leaders such as Dr. George Baxter-Holder, Dr. Steve Yeolin, Dr. Chris Surek, Dr. Anil Rajani, Dr David Saadat, Inna Prokopenko, Regan Brooks, (to mention a few) as well as a small-group training in Norway with the world-renowned lip master injector, Julie Horne. In Australia, she trained under Master Injector Dr Angela Richardson, and received additional training by Mike Clague, Professor Greg Goodman, as well as Allergan Master Trainers Dr. Sarah Hart, Dr. Vilma Di Maria, & Dr. Allison Jamieson. She regularly attends top industry conferences around the world and has participated in trainings for Allergan & Galderma Aesthetics.
Danielle’s #1 goal is to provide TLR patients with the most up-to-date treatment, perfection-driven techniques and skin treatment options at The Luxe Room with an extreme passion in stellar customer service.
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Lauren Sparks
RN (BSN)
Aesthetic Injector
Lauren is a Colorado native from Louisville, and moved back to Denver after spending quite some time in Texas. When not in scrubs, during the winter you can find her in the mountains skiing. During summer months you can find her belting some country lyrics at concerts or in a dog park with her adorable little frenchie- Sunny. Sunny is 8 years old, “She is the love of my life and the funniest little weirdo I’ve ever met! My heart and cheese are hers forever.”
Nursing is Lauren’s second career and as she describes it, “the best decision I’ve ever made.” She has been an RN for 8 years, starting in acute care in adult Oncology. She has since been in aesthetics as both a laser specialist and cosmetic injector for the last 7 years. Lauren loves applying the combination of critical thinking and art. “A great injector understands this is not a “one size fits all” industry. There are many ways to accomplish an aesthetic goal, however, a knowledgeable injector will be able to achieve this goal in a skilled and beautiful way.” Her favorite skin treatment is IPL, she thinks it’s the perfect concoction for anti-aging and pigment correction. Her favorite injectable treatment is neurotoxin, “…because, next to therapy, it’s the best self-improvement tweak you’ll ever make!”
Her current biggest passion is cosmetic injectables. Lauren has most recently trained with amazing industry leaders such as Dr. Jill Waibel, Dr. Steve Yeolin, Suzanne Rogers, Kimberly Welch, Regan Brooks, & Dr David Saadat to name just a few. She regularly attends national cosmetic conferences & partakes in a Colorado-wide injector mentorship program.
What is one thing that no one knows about Lauren? She can sing “Head, Shoulder, Knees and Toes” in Japanese, BUT her biggest fear is to sing in front of people so her only audience is Sunny!
See her work on her Instagram Highlight here –> @the.luxe.room
Morgan Quinn
RN (BSN)
Aesthetic Injector
Nurse Morgan started her nursing career in the intensive care unit, where she built an amazing foundation for patient care. She has since entered the world of aesthetics and has worked in the cosmetic industry before becoming part of the TLR team.
She loves partaking in continued education to ensure best practices and incredible results for her patients. She has most recently trained with Regan Brooks, Suzanne Rogers, & Kimberly Welch.
Her favorite part of treating is being able to connect with patients and help them achieve their aesthetic goals. “It is so fulfilling to see patients confident and happy!”
Morgan’s favorite treatment is dermal filler as she loves to say, “a little bit of contour and lift can be a real game-changer!”
Nurse Morgan is native to Colorado and therefore knows all the best spots in the city! When Morgan isn’t injecting, you can find her hanging out with family and friends, partaking in game night and traveling. She is a connoisseur for yummy food and a glass of wine.
Even with her busy schedule she always makes sure to find time for some yoga sculpt!
One thing that no one knows about Morgan? She is one of 6 kids! (so you know she’s got a lot of patience.
See her work on her Instagram Highlight here –> @the.luxe.room
Jessica Gutierrez
NP-BC
Aesthetic Injector
*Se habla español*
Jessica is an NP and graduated with BS in Physiology at University of Arizona then BSN at Northern Arizona University and finally MSN at Grand Canyon University. She grew up in Peoria, AZ but has lived in sunny Colorado for 6 years now.
She has been mainly an ICU nurse (also PACU, IR, and preop) for the past 9 years, but has always had a love and strong interest for aesthetics. She decided to swap the IV poles for Botox and Filler and hasn’t looked back! Her artistic eye and gentle touch make her a natural injector.
Jessica’s favorite ‘outside work’ activities include camping, hiking, farmers markets, anything outdoors, spending time with her family, friends, husband and dogs. Now that she’s graduated university, her aim is to do more traveling!
Interesting fact: She has 11 nieces and 1 nephew, so she did a lot of babysitting growing up!
See her work on her Instagram Highlight here –> @the.luxe.room
Karina Shepard
NP (MSN, ARNP-C)
Aesthetic Injector
*Se habla español*
Karina (FNP) started her career as a NICU (neonatal intensive care unit) Registered Nurse back in 2013. From there, she obtained her Family Nurse Practitioner License at the University of South Florida. She knew she wanted to get into the incredible world of aesthetic medicine, so in 2019 she began working at a very busy MedSpa in Palm Beach, FL. She has been trained by Master Galderma & Allergan trainers and has been injecting for the past three years. She is experienced in providing all Allergan & Galderma fillers and neuromodulators, Kybella, & Sculptra. She also has years of experience treating skin with medical-grade devices, so trust her for some amazing skin tips as well!
Originally from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, she’s loving the change to CO and the fresh mountain air! When she’s not working, you can find her exploring the Rockies with her (super cute) pup, Liam!
Fun fact: Karina’s first language was Spanish!
From Karina:
I truly believe that patient education and safety are vital in this field of medicine and I have a true passion for making patients look and feel their best. I specialize in creating natural, balanced results, creating fully customizable treatment plans for my patients. I also believe customer service is a vital part of this profession and strive to create a trusting, positive relationship with my patients.
See her work on her Instagram Highlight here –> @the.luxe.room
Kaylene Dawson
Licensed Medical Aesthetician / Licensed Laser Technician
Kaylene has an extensive background in the aesthetic world, she spent 6 years in dermatology and cosmetic surgery before making the shift to TLR, and we are certainly happy she made that change!
Her passion for helping others and restoring confidence in people sparked her interest in aesthetics.
Kaylene is originally from Phoenix, Arizona but ultimately made the move to Denver, after many years of visits.
Her favorite things about Colorado are taking advantage of the amazing hiking trails and paddle boarding on any water that she can find! If she didn’t live in Colorado, she would be living beachside in San Diego, sailing and spending her days on a boat (with sunscreen on of course)!
Kaylene’s favorite treatment that she offers is Clear + Brilliant and her favorite skin care product that we carry is SkinBetter Science Trio.
One thing that no one knows about Kaylene, yet…she was in a music video for the band, Zero Zero (HOW COOL!!)!
Kazzandra Santana
Licensed Medical Aesthetician / Licensed Laser Technician
*Se habla español*
Meet Denver’s Licensed Medical Aesthetician, Kazzandra Santana.
Kazzandra, better known as “Kazz,” grew up in Los Angeles, California and after some moving and traveling, decided to nest in Denver, Colorado.
Kazz’s ultimate passion is for skin, she loves furthering her education on all things aesthetics. She is a licensed medical aesthetician who started her career in the industry in 2018.
Kazzcomes from an extensive background with laser experience and RF and while you can find Kazz performing all of our skin treatments, her preferred treatments to perform are Clear + Brilliant and SkinPen Microneedling, “I love watching in real time the impact it has on the skin!” She is especially passionate about educating her patients on skin care ingredients and customizing specific treatment plans to improve their skin concerns.
One product she would recommend to almost anyone would be: SkinBetter Interfuse Eye Cream.
When she’s not in the clinic and snuggling with her 7yr fur baby Akira, you can find her swimming in the summer, watching scary movies at night or exploring hot springs in the winter. What’s something no one knows about her? She used to dance choreographed hip hop and absolutely loves to sing. Don’t ask her to sing you any tunes, she has stage fright!
When asked what her favorite thing about aesthetics is: “Viewing the improvement in my client’s skin throughout their treatment series, with the treatment plan and skincare regimen.”
Carly Goeckel
Denver Clinic Manager
Carly joined the TLR team in September of 2021. While she is originally from the suburbs of Chicago, Carly moved to Colorado Springs in 2017.
After spending 4 years in Colorado Springs, Carly and her husband relocated to Denver. While you can find her in the clinic every day of the week, during her weekends she enjoys spending time outside and seeking new adventures!
She doesn’t have any pets as of now, but she hopes to get a dog very soon.
Before moving to Denver and joining the TLR team, Carly worked as a manager for the last 4 years. With her managerial background, she helps to make sure that everything is running smoothly across the board.
Carly made the leap into aesthetics without ever receiving any treatments before working with us. Since then, she has had the pleasure of trying many of our treatments, her favorite being; IPL in combination with dermaplane.
She quickly grew to love the aesthetic world, she says “I love the confidence it provides to people of all genders and ages.” Her most prized skincare products are: SkinBetter Trio and AlphaRet.
What is one thing that no one knows about Carly? She loves all elephants, they are her favorite animal! Maybe she’ll be getting an elephant instead of a dog!
Emily Kakish
Operations Manager
Emily started with us only 4 weeks after opening and has been with us since! Emily is originally from New York and moved to Denver in 2018.
Her Luxe Room journey began at our Denver clinic as an Administrative Assistant, so chances are you have seen a good deal of her assisting at the Front Desk. While Emily spends most of her time in all things operations, she enjoys her free time with her fiancé Alex and their dog Tia.
Emily attended Salve Regina University where she majored in Political Science. She spent 6 years managing her family’s business before ultimately making the move to Denver.
Before starting with the TLR team, she was a patient of Nurse Danielle’s where she already had a fond appreciation for all things aesthetics. Her favorite part of TLR is firstly our patients and secondly the amazing people that make The Luxe Room team.
If there was one treatment that she couldn’t live without, it would be chin filler. What is her favorite skin care product? Anything Skinbetter, but if she had to choose just one, SkinBetter Trio.
Something no one knows about Emily? She is Jordanian/Palestinian. Don’t let the freckles fool you, she is very proud of her Jordanian/Palestinian heritage!
Evan Vicchy
Patient Coordinator
Say Hello to Evan, our Denver Patient Coordinator.
Evan has lived in Colorado his entire life and originally hails from Littleton, Colorado.
His favorite pastime is snuggling with the love of his life, his cat Kim.
If Evan’s not cuddling with Kim, you can find him seeking new restaurants and reporting back to our team with whether we need to go try it out or not!
Evan had not worked in aesthetics prior to joining our team but don’t let that fool you, he absolutely loves the science behind the procedures and sneaking a peek while our nurses and estheticians work their magic!
“I especially love the wide variety of results you can achieve and ultimately seeing those results throughout time!”
His favorite treatment is neurotoxin, one treatment and he was hooked. As for his favorite skin care product, that’s a no brainer- ZO SkinHealth Exfoliating Polish.
What’s one thing that you wouldn’t know about Evan? He’s a lover of crystals- his favorite crystal is blue Kyanite!
Morgan Menard
Patient Coordinator
Our Front Desk would not operate nearly as smoothly without the help of our Patient Coordinator, Morgan M! You might hear from the moment she says “ya’ll,” Morgan is originally from Louisiana, Rayne to be exact!
She moved to Denver in 2021 to have more access to all the great activities that Colorado has to offer.
Outside of the clinic, Morgan spends her time snowboarding in the winter and hiking during the warmer months.
Prior to working with TLR, Morgan applied her Administration skills to child care. She has since focused her skillset towards Aesthetics, her favorite aspect being progress photos and seeing before & after pictures! (We’re not gonna lie, that’s one of our favorite parts too:))
She was a treatment virgin before coming to us, the first treatment she ever received was lip filler and it has been her favorite treatment thus far!
Being the southern belle that she is, she considers herself a true country girl at heart, she absolutely loves riding 4-wheelers. One thing that you might not know, but maybe could guess knowing more of Morgan’s background- she’s been frogging before!
Francesca Gudino
Patient Coordinator
Meet our Administrative Assistant, Francesca aka Frankie! Francesca recently moved from Northern California to Denver. Francesca grew up in the Bay area and after attending school in Arizona, decided to move to Colorado.
As she is new to the area, her favorite thing to do, when she’s not manning the front desk on busy Saturdays, is trying new restaurants. Have any good recommendations? Send them her way next time you’re in!
Francesca worked as a school teacher before joining The Luxe Room. She has had an appreciation for aesthetics for some time as her cousin works in a cosmetic clinic in California. Her favorite thing about aesthetics is watching our patients leave the clinic, “with poppin’ skin!”
One aesthetic treatment she couldn’t live without is dermal filler. Her favorite skincare product is SkinBetter Trio, she loves the hydration it provides.
What is one thing that no one knows about Francesca? “If I could eat cake for every meal, I would!”
Allison Figueroa
Medical Assistant
Say “Hello” to Nurse Danielle’s Medical Assistant, Allison (Alli) Figueroa.
New to Colorado, from Simi Valley, California, Alli is making sure to take advantage of all that beautiful Colorado has to offer. She enjoys hiking on the weeks with her boyfriend, Jacob and their adorable pup Cooper.
When she’s not in the office or hiking, she is at CorePower sweating it out or sifting through the rolling racks at all the best thrift stores in town.
Alli is definitely not new to aesthetics, she has been in the industry for nearly a decade! Starting her career in Adminstrative work and ultimately making the leap into Medical Assisting. She completed an accredited MA program and received her CMA certification in 2021.
She is the ultimate asset to our team and loves the ever-evolving aspects of the aesthetic world new technology, techniques, products and treatments. “There’s always something new to learn/improve upon & it feeds my curious spirit!”
While you can find her with the injectable all day long, her favorite treatment is microneedling and her favorite product is Alastin Hydratint. She loves the hydration + protection + coverage, it’s a trifecta!
What’s one thing no one knows about Alli? She never forgets a face!
Brad Mathers
Clinic Owner - Director of Operations
Hailing from Australia, Brad Mathers is the founder and owner of The Luxe Room group, leading the company and ongoing expansion endeavors as its Director of Operations.
Brad brings to The Luxe Room a wealth of knowledge and wide-ranging experience in business operations and marketing having previously run his own successful digital marketing agency both in Australia and here in the USA.
Brad’s startup mindset and proficiency in implementing unique growth strategies have been key drivers to The Luxe Room’s success and rapid expansion. His focus on crafting efficient business processes, innovative marketing strategies, scalable systems, and automations, has significantly enhanced operational effectiveness within the organization.
Brad is a devoted father to his two amazing kids and a loving husband to Danielle. Their shared journey, which began in 2007, has seen them explore over 50 countries together. These experiences have broadened their perspectives and enriched their lives in both personal and professional aspects.
These shared adventures have offered Brad and Danielle priceless insights, deepened their appreciation for the importance of delivering remarkable customer experiences, and reinforced their belief that prioritizing customer satisfaction is the absolute key to building a thriving business.
Dr. Gregory A. Buford,
MD, FACS
Medical Director
Dr. Gregory Buford is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who is a nationally recognized expert in minimally invasive facial rejuvenation and breast enhancement. In addition, he is a nationally recognized Master trainer for the Allergan Facial Portfolio and trains other medical practitioners in advanced injection techniques. He has also contributed his expertise in Plastic Surgery for media such as Vogue, E Online, ABC News, Fox News, The Aesthetics Guide, EMedicine, and many others. Dr. Buford is on Business Advisory Board for RealSelf, who have also named him a ‘Top Doc’.
Dr. Buford received his undergraduate degree from the University of California and his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine. From there, he went on to the Cleveland Clinic Foundation to complete residencies in both General Surgery and Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. Following this, he achieved the prestigious Baker-Stuzin-Baker Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship in Miami, FL. In addition, he has since completed an additional Fellowship in Anti-Aging/Restorative Medicine through A4M as well as the Physician CEO Program at the Kellogg School of Management.
